Bilingual International School of Paris vs EIB de La Jonchère

	B Bilingual International School of Paris Paris, France	E EIB de La Jonchère Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €13,845 - 17,145
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 14 Rue Letellier, 75015 Paris, France. The campus is in the 15th arrondissement of Paris and is accessible by car, with several subway and bus stops nearby.	Location The EIB de La Jonchère is located in Bougival, Yvelines (78). The campus sits on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds set in a forest, with a main campus address at Chemin du Mur du Parc, 78380 Bougival, and an entrance at Sente de Bournival, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud. It is about 30 minutes from central Paris.
Stages	Stages Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School. We welcome children between 3 and 17 years of age.	Stages Nursery - Grade 9 (ages 3-15); bilingual program with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French
School type	School type Bilingual international school; instruction in English and French; Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel are represented.	School type Private bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities are represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 35 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; after-school activities until 6:00 PM
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrollment fee - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): EUR 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and equivalent per trimester) - Nursery (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 13,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 4,600. - Pre-K (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 14,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 4,933.33. - Kindergarten (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 15,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,266.67. - Primary School (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30): EUR 16,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,600. - Middle School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. - High School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. School lunch and lunch box - School lunch: EUR 595 per trimester (EUR 1,785 per year). - Lunch box: EUR 245 per trimester (EUR 735 per year). Wednesday Club (FLE option) — fees and session counts - Full day (08:30–16:00): EUR 945 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 2,355 per year (33 sessions). - Half day (08:30–12:00 or 13:00–16:00): EUR 670 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 1,300 per year (33 sessions). Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition fees are quoted per academic year and are due in their entirety prior to the start of the school year. The school requires full payment before term start; no installment schedule is specified in the published fee information. Boarding fees - Not applicable: no boarding program or boarding fees are listed for the school; the school operates with day schedules for each year group. Other costs and fees - The published, itemized additional costs that are listed are the School Lunch and Lunch Box (per trimester) and the Wednesday Club (per trimester and per year). No separate mandatory boarding fee is listed. Refund information - The enrollment fee is non-refundable. The school is under no obligation to return payment or partial payments in the event of a change in plans or a mid-year departure. Fee payment options - For donations, accepted methods listed include check and bank wire transfer. (Payment methods for tuition are required in full prior to the start of the school year; specific tuition payment methods are not itemized in the published fee schedule.)	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application (frais de dossier, new applicants): EUR 300. - Registration fee (frais d'inscription, new applicants): EUR 1,650. - Excellence fund on first enrolment (Fonds d'excellence, new applicants): EUR 1,650. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual by year group) - Maternelle and Primary (per trimester): EUR 4,515; annual total: EUR 13,545. - Immersion class (CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. (Immersion tuition does not combine with the standard primary tuition.) - Collège (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. - Reduction: 25% discount applies to the tuition for the third child enrolled (applies to tuition only; not cumulative with employer coverage). Canteen / lunch options (per trimester and annual) - Demi‑pension (canteen) 5 days (per trimester): EUR 978; annual total: EUR 2,934. - Demi‑pension 4 days (per trimester): EUR 783; annual total: EUR 2,349. - Lunch box (supervised lunch / use of facilities) (per trimester): EUR 440; annual total: EUR 1,320. Other compulsory and one‑off costs - School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file fee (dossier médical): EUR 16. - Annual excellence fund for continuing students: EUR 300 (except for new pupils where a different amount applies). - Uniform (mandatory from Petite Section to 3ème): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Sweater / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sports pack (from CP): EUR 98. - New‑entry starter pack and manuals are billed during the year (price set annually). Optional services and their costs (annual figures where given) - Door‑to‑door shuttle (annual): - < 10 km: EUR 7,530. - 10–14 km: EUR 8,211. - ≥ 15 km: EUR 9,051. - School trips: costs of longer school trips are charged separately to families; shorter daily trips are included in certain fees as stated by the school. Boarding - No boarding (residential) fees are listed; the school operates as a day school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed on an annual basis for tuition, with trimester dates defined as follows: 1st trimester: 1 September – 30 November; 2nd trimester: 1 December – 28 February; 3rd trimester: 1 March – 3 July. Trimesters are used for optional service invoicing. - Re‑registration: an advance (acompte) of EUR 1,750 is required at re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first term invoice. - Payment methods accepted: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, or card payment (American Express is not accepted). Cash is not accepted. - Payment schedules offered: - Single annual payment (single debit in the first week of October). - Three instalments (first week of October, January and March). - Nine monthly instalments (first week of October to first week of June) — a processing fee of EUR 75 is added for the monthly option. - Invoices: tuition is generally invoiced annually; optional fees are invoiced by trimester; extracurricular activities and transport have their own invoicing cadence as specified by the school. - Non‑payment and penalties: late payment triggers default interest (legal rate plus two points) and a late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice. Collection fees are applied for successive reminders (first and second reminders free, third reminder EUR 25, enforcement order EUR 450). Fees for unpaid direct debit or cheque are EUR 100. Non‑payment may result in exclusion from class and immediate exigibility of all outstanding sums. Refunds, cancellation and early‑departure terms - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit (first‑term tuition paid as an advance) may be refunded only if the school receives written cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following the date of final admission; after that period the amounts paid at registration are not refundable. - Early departure during the school year: any started trimester remains fully payable. Optional fees are billed pro rata where applicable. Requests to change canteen/lunch box status during the year must follow the school's stated calendar and administrative process. Other administrative fees and inter‑EIB transfer costs - Transfer fees to other EIB primary or secondary sites (testing and interview included): EUR 800 (charged at re‑registration in February). (End of fee summary.)
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is an independent private school. It is non-religious.	Governance and ownership Part of EIB Paris, a private, secular bilingual schools group. It is a UNESCO associated school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is 100% bilingual, serves children aged 3-17, and represents 32 nationalities. The program is fully bilingual with 50% English and 50% French instruction, delivered by native English and native French teachers. Preschool and Kindergarten are bilingual 50/50 with small classes of about 12 students. Primary School maintains 50/50 instruction with native-language instructors and daily use of both languages. Middle School emphasizes bilingual development through interdisciplinary projects and bilingual debates; High School serves ages 15-18 with preparation to join international universities.	Curriculum details Follows the French National Education curriculum with a bilingual structure where teaching is 50% in English and 50% in French. From preschool, students are immersed in both English and French, and the programme uses Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary STEAM projects and integrates technology and robotics. Small classes support personalised attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes capped at 12-14 students.	Student teacher ratio Student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression High school graduates are prepared to join international universities.	Higher education progression Fully bilingual students can choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic systems after their time at the school.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school supports physical and emotional development and fosters self-confidence and interpersonal skills within a safe and comfortable learning environment.	Social & emotional learning Empathy and high standards guide EIB de La Jonchère's approach to learning. The school uses an active learning method that places the child at the heart of the learning process. It emphasizes values of respect, cooperation, and solidarity as core to daily life at school. The environment is warm and nurturing, supporting students' social and emotional development. The bilingual program fosters linguistic openness and cross-cultural understanding, contributing to students' social growth. The school believes in developing personal growth alongside academic achievement.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is fully bilingual in English and French, with half of the day taught in English and half in French; instruction is delivered by native English-speaking and native French-speaking teachers. The school is 100% bilingual overall. English language courses include the Wednesday Club and English Language Vacation Camps.	English as an additional language The school offers a bilingual education with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. From Nursery onward, pupils follow a bilingual curriculum. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) supports non-French or non-English speaking pupils entering primary levels. A homeroom class is established where students study in their dominant language for 13 hours a week. Additional language reinforcement is provided in small groups to support transition to the non-dominant language. Language progress is assessed against CEFR, and, if appropriate, a Personalized Plan for Educational Success (PPRE) can be used. Extra-curricular activities and language camps provide additional language practice.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports mental wellbeing through a holistic, whole-child approach that includes emotional development and a safe, supportive environment, helping students build self-confidence and interpersonal skills.	Mental wellbeing The well-being of the learner is a focus within the Language Integration Programme. The LIP includes elements designed to foster socialisation and a sense of belonging, with regular parent–teacher information and evaluation meetings to monitor progress and address difficulties. The language learning approach uses engaging activities (singing, games, art, theatre, and culture) to support emotional comfort and motivation. The program also emphasizes a cultural transition and human experience, aiding students' comfort and inclusion within the school community.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Children feel comfortable and safe and are listened to; the school emphasizes a safe and optimal learning environment.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus hosts Preschool, Primary School, Middle School and High School on the same premises in Paris's 15th arrondissement. The program is fully bilingual, with half the day in English and half in French, taught by native English- and native French-speaking teachers. The curricula follow the French National Education program and the Cambridge International program. Class sizes are small, with 12–14 students per class. After-school activities are offered to all students, including art, music and drama, and physical education.	Facilities overview Set on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds with modern facilities, the EIB de La Jonchère campus opened in 2017. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard for dynamic learning, and small class sizes ensure individual attention. The campus sits on a lush 5-acre site located in the forest in the Yvelines region. The school maintains a bilingual English–French environment to support its learning program.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities Curriculum follows the French National Education program and Cambridge International program. Instruction is split 50/50 between English and French and is delivered by native English and native French teachers. The 100% bilingual environment supports proficiency in both languages. In middle school, interdisciplinary projects strengthen critical thinking and collaboration across disciplines in both languages. In high school, students aged 15 to 18 develop analytical, information-synthesis, and project-management skills to prepare for international university study.	Academic facilities An education program aligned with the French National Education system, with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. Immerses children from preschool equally in English and French, with half of the weekly schedule taught in English. Follows the French curriculum, enhanced with Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work, enabling fully bilingual students to choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic pathways. A focus on small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio and personalized support. Innovation is central, with new technologies and robotics integrated through interdisciplinary STEAM projects. The team comprises around thirty native French and English teachers. EIB is UNESCO associated.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities All students have access to after-school activities. The program includes art, music and drama as well as physical education. A Wednesday Club provides weekly exposure to English language and Anglo-Saxon culture. English Language Vacation Camps run during school vacation periods.	Extra curricular facilities A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered daily after classes until 6:00 PM.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History EIB de La Jonchère offers a bilingual education for children ages 3 to 14, located about 30 minutes from central Paris in the Yvelines region. The school follows the Ministry of National Education programs and provides 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. EIB Paris is a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in the capital and the west. Founded in 1954, EIB focuses on early learning of English from age 3. The EIB Paris network serves more than 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities.
Community	Community Located in Paris's 15th arrondissement, BISP is a non-religious private school for children aged 3-14 offering Preschool, Primary and Middle School programs. The bilingual model provides 50% English and 50% French instruction, delivered by native English and native French teachers. The school represents a multicultural community with 32 nationalities represented. A wide range of after-school activities and language enrichment programs, including Wednesday Club and English vacation camps, complements the core program.	Community EIB de La Jonchère is part of EIB Paris, a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in Paris and the west. The group surrounds students with a multicultural, multilingual environment from day one. The network offers a wide range of after-school activities and bilingual holiday camps throughout the year. The group serves students from more than 70 nationalities across the network.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The APEIB's purpose is to assist EIB de la Jonchère with school events, community projects and communications. The association organizes events to bring families and the school community together, including a welcome breakfast, Christmas market and end-of-year fair. It introduces students to different cultures throughout the year, including Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year and International Day. It reinforces students' social commitment through solidarity actions, such as food drives and fundraising. It also organizes events for the student community, including Halloween, sports day and prom night, and smaller projects like bake sales, Chandeleur, Easter egg hunts and holiday crafts, reflecting the bilingual school's vibrant culture.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Middle School program strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving in both English and French. Interdisciplinary projects cultivate intellectual autonomy, collaboration skills, and organized work. Students develop argumentation, debate, and confident presentation in both languages. In High School, students refine mastery of complex concepts through deep analysis, information synthesis, and project management, while developing leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.	Academic & intellectual Coding & Robotics is offered from Grande Section to CM2. Lego and Chess are offered from Grande Section to CM2. In Middle School, Coding & Robotics, Chess, and Math Games are offered. World Knowledge and General Knowledge are available as Cultural Workshops.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school activities include Art. Music and Drama. Physical Education is part of the after-school activities. All students have access to these activities. The program provides opportunities to engage in visual and performing arts.	Arts & creative Cultural Workshops include Musical Awakening, Music Training, General Knowledge, Buzz Crew, and Arts & Crafts. Unique & Creative Workshops include Circus Arts, Magic, and Filmmaking. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Wednesdays offer Creative Wednesday for Kindergarten and Primary.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Students come from over 32 nationalities. The school is 100% bilingual, with 50/50 English and French instruction. English and French are used as languages of instruction and in daily interactions. Classes are taught by native English and native French-speaking teachers.	Cultural & language The school provides 50% English and 50% French instruction. English Passerelle and Language Integration Program (LIP) are available. External students can join English classes from 14:00 to 16:00, using Cambridge English Preparation materials and exchanges with British correspondents. Manga, World Knowledge, and Visual & Digital Arts are among the cultural workshops offered.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Wednesday Creative and Wednesday Sports are scheduled for Kindergarten to Primary. Piano Workshop runs for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2. After-school care is available for enrolled students.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional High School students develop leadership through concrete initiatives. They develop an entrepreneurial spirit as part of their program. This leadership and entrepreneurship occur alongside building a strong academic profile for higher education.	Leadership & professional Buzz Crew is a cultural workshop for CE1 to CM2. Filmmaking is offered for CM2. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is included in the after-school activities offered to all students. After-school activities include Art, Music and Drama, and Physical Education. Participation in these activities supports well-being and active engagement.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Swimming is offered for Grande Section and CP. Aquagym is offered for CE2 to CM2. Team Sports are offered for Grande Section to CM2. Yoga is offered for Moyenne Section and Grande Section. Self-Defense is offered for CE2 to CM2, and Capoeira for CP to CM2.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and French are the languages taught, with a bilingual curriculum. From Nursery through Middle School, instruction is delivered in both languages by native French- and English-speaking teachers. Supplementary English exposure opportunities include the Wednesday Club and English Language Vacation camps.	Language provision The school follows the Ministry of National Education programmes and offers 50% English and 50% French instruction for children aged 3 to 14. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) is available for non-French or non-English-speaking pupils in CM1–CM2 (Grade 4–5).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and French. Preschool and Kindergarten Program offers a bilingual English-French curriculum from age 3. The Bilingual Middle School provides an international curriculum while remaining fully bilingual, taught by native French- and English-speaking teachers.	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual education with a 50/50 split of English and French for children aged 3 to 14. The language of instruction alternates by day, with English on some days and French on others; on Wednesday mornings, students alternate weekly between English and French.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school offers English-language exposure through a Wednesday Club program and English Language Vacation camps during school breaks.	Immersion programs Immersion classes are offered in English or French for Years 3 to 6 (CE1 to CM2) to support language development. In Years 7 and 8 (6e and 5e), a dedicated programme strengthens English or French and aids integration into the bilingual curriculum.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. If you wish to enroll your child at BISP, fill out the form at the bottom of the Admissions page. Once the completed contact form is received, the enrollment application for the requested grade level will be sent. Submit the completed enrollment application with the required supporting documentation: a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo of your child; a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable); and a letter of recommendation from the child's most recent teacher (if applicable). You will receive a response from the admissions team within a few days. 2. Submit the completed enrollment application along with the required supporting documents. Include a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo; and a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable). If applicable, include a letter of recommendation from your child's most recent teacher. 3. Tuition and fees for the 2026/2027 school year are published. Enrollment fee is 1,000 euros (non-refundable) and tuition is 13,800 euros for Nursery, 14,800 euros for Pre-K, 15,800 euros for Kindergarten, 16,800 euros for Primary, 21,800 euros for Middle School, and 21,800 euros for High School. Additional charges include School Lunch 595 euros per trimester, Lunch Box 245 euros per trimester, and Wednesday Club costs of 945 euros per trimester (2,355 euros per year) for full-day or 670 euros per trimester (1,300 euros per year) for half-day. All fees are due in full prior to the start of the school year and refunds are not provided for mid-year departures.	Admissions The school accepts and welcomes students year-round, subject to space availability.
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